Caregiving can at times take over every part of your life. Phyllis shares her experience caregiving for the five members in her family’s older generation.. Phyllis Peters is an author and educator who has variously embodied the spirit of musician, waitress, filmmaker, rape crisis advocate, wanderer, and ingrate. Her latest novel, “Untethered: A Caregiver’s Tale” is a fictionalized, comedic take on her family’s experience with caregiving in the ‘sandwich generation’. 100% of the profit from its sale is being donated to Alzheimer’s research via the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health.. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
After a tragic accident in college, BJ Miller had to have three of his limbs amputated. Now, Miller uses his experience to shed light on death and counsel people grappling with mortality.. Subscribe to HuffPost today: http://goo.gl/xW6HG. Read: https://www.huffpost.com/. Like: httpshttps://www.facebook.com/HuffPost. Follow: https://twitter.com/huffpost
CAREGIVER & CNA JOBS, TRAINING, & SCHOLARSHIPS LEARN MORE @ myCNAjobs.com. Hi, and welcome to our career training series. I’m Nick and I’m one of the team members here at myCNAjobs.. Today we’re going to be talking about end of life care and what that means for you as a CNA. Most patients prefer to spend the end of their life at home when possible, although end of life care is provided at facilities and hospitals as well.. So what is end of life care? End of life care is care provided for a patient who is dying. It is different from palliative care, which is for patients who are ill and cannot be cured, but aren’t likely to pass away soon. The goal is to ease the suffering of your patient in their final days or weeks.. Patients receiving end of life care can have different kinds of suffering. It can be physical pain or emotional pain and often times both. Common types of physical pain can include not being able to move or sleep due to extreme discomfort. Common types of psychological pain can include fear over death, grief, and changes to their body that may be upsetting to them. As the Caregiver, it is part of your job to help manage and ease the pains your patient may be experiencing.. There are things you can do to help your patient outside of reporting to the nurse for medication. These may include things like a gentle massage, applying heat or cold packs, a caring touch, and distractions like music or conversation.. You can also help improve their day-to-day comfort with things like positioning them so they’re at ease, offering food they enjoy, turning them regularly to avoid swelling, adjusting the temperature to a comfortable level, and keeping the environment quiet and peaceful.. There are also a number of ways to help keep your patient emotionally comfortable. Some of those include keeping them company with activities like watching movies and reading, or even just talking. Allow them to express their fears and concerns about dying. Don’t withhold difficult information from the patient. Be willing to hear about their life, as many patients like to reflect on their past and memories during end of life care. Be sure to respect their desire for privacy, too.. In addition to helping your patient manage these pains, you’ll also need to work with others to create a peaceful and caring environment. This may include family members or friends that are present during this time. You may be tasked with helping everyone openly address and deal with the grief they’re going through. It’s important to promote caring communication between everyone in the room. This means you’ll be answering hard questions sometimes it’s important to speak the truth so everyone can be informed.. Often times you’ll be dealing with a family Caregiver of some sort a family member who has spent a lot of time taking care of your patient. This will be an especially challenging time for them, and it’s your job to help ease their pain, too. Some family members will be scared to be in the room when your patient passes, while others may not want to leave for fear of missing it.. It’s also important to take care of yourself. Providing end of life care is a rewarding experience, but it can be challenging, exhausting, and scary. Don’t forget to take care of your own needs, and address your own fears and grief, too. Some things you can do to take care of yourself include building a support network, exercising regularly, eating nutritiously, and maintaining a sense of humor.. After a patient has passed, there is no need to rush to make arrangements. Family members and friends may wish to spend time with the patient, pray, or talk. When the family is ready, after-death care will begin.. That’s all for today. I hope this was a helpful insight into what end of life care is like for CNAs. It’s not an easy job, but it’s an important one! If you’re looking for CNA work you can visit us at www.myCNAjobs.com to find work near you. Or if it’s easier, you can call and talk directly to a recruiter.. CAREGIVER & CNA JOBS, TRAINING, & SCHOLARSHIPS LEARN MORE @ myCNAjobs.com. Additional Video Topics include. Caregiver Training: How to Become A Caregiver. Caregiver Training: How to Become A CNA. Home Care Training Caregivers & CNAs At Work. Senior Living Training Caregivers & CNAs At Work
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine found that dying adults require twice as many hours of care per week compared to those not near the end of life. End-of-life caregivers were more likely to have physical difficulty related to providing care to end-of-life patients. Approximately 2.5 people on average act as caregivers to older adults nearing the end of life in the United States. Adults nearing the end of life received 61.3 hours of aid per week compared to 35.5 hours per week for older adults not nearing the end of life. The study found that 35 percent of end-of-life caregivers reported physical difficulty compared to 21 percent of other caregivers. Approximately 51 percent of end-of-life caregivers report having no time to themselves compared to 40 percent of other caregivers. Spouses serving as end-of-life caregivers reported the most challenges including depression and physical difficulty.. https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2017/07/11/Increased-caregiving-needed-as-adults-near-end-of-life-study-says/5811499781862/. http://www.wochit.com. This video was produced by YT Wochit News using http://wochit.com
Most of us will spend time in a nursing home during our life, as a caregiver, a visitor, or as a resident ourselves. Yet many people fear nursing homes more than death. Christian Goodwin explores how we can improve nursing home experience and outcome by improving conditions for nursing home staff. Taking lessons from Walt Disney World, Goodwin demonstrates how job crafting adds value and dignity to our caregivers, which in turn gives value and dignity to the end of life. Christian Goodwin is a current Fulbright Scholar at the University of Liverpool. He has spent his Fulbright year pursuing a Masters of Public Health, working as an honorary Research Fellow at the Palliative Care Institute Liverpool, and playing keeper for the Liverpuddly Cannons Quidditch team.. In addition to his roles here in Liverpool, Christian works for Ariadne Labs and the Harvard School of Public Health developing novel team training tools to improve healthcare delivery. Christian will return to Ariadne Labs after his Fulbright year to continue this work. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Reliance on caregivers doubles as people near death, and half of those caregivers typically unpaid family members report having no time for themselves, a new study indicates. The research used a nationally representative sample of about 2,400 older adults in the United States. The study authors found that caregivers provided nearly twice the number of hours of help each week to dying individuals than to those not at the end of life. “We were certainly aware when dealing with end-of-life care that families are mostly involved, but we couldn’t quantify that prior to this [research],” said study author Dr. Katherine Ornstein.. https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2017/08/22/Need-for-caregiving-doubles-as-end-of-life-nears/4971503411871/. http://www.wochit.com. This video was produced by YT Wochit News using http://wochit.com
UCLA geriatric medicine expert Zaldy Tan, MD, discusses the common challenges encountered by caregivers in the late stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Learn how to recognize symptoms and how to access available resources, including palliative care and hospice.. Learn more at http://www.dementia.uclahealth.org.. #UCLAMDChat. Learn more about Dr. Tan at https://uclahealth.org/ZaldyTan
Caregiving needs double as end of life nears (HealthDay)—Reliance on caregivers doubles as people near death, and half of those caregivers—typically unpaid family members—report having no time for. TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) Reliance on caregivers doubles as people near death, and half of those caregivers typically unpaid family members report having no time for themselves, a new study indicates.
The research used a nationally representative sample of about 2,400 older adults in the United States. Caregiving Needs Double as End of Life Nears. TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2017 Reliance on caregivers doubles as people near death, and half of those caregivers typically unpaid family members report having no time for themselves, a new study indicates.
The research used a nationally representative sample of about 2,400 older adults in the United States. Those near the end of life received 61 hours of help per week compared to 35 hours of help per week for older adults who weren’t at the end of life. More than one-third of the end-of-life caregivers reported physical difficulty related to their duties. Just over half reported having no time for themselves. These figures were 21 percent and 40 percent, respectively, for.
Those near the end of life received 61 hours of help per week compared to 35 hours of help per week for older adults who weren’t at the end of life. More than one-third of the end-of-life caregivers reported physical difficulty related to their duties. Just over half reported having no time for themselves. These figures were 21 percent and 40 percent, respectively, for. Caregiving Needs Double as End of Life Nears Reliance on caregivers doubles as people near death, and half of those caregivers—typically unpaid family members—report having no time for themselves, a new study indicates.
Caregiving Needs Double as End of Life Nears. August 24, 2017 | News & Information. Reliance on caregivers doubles as people near death, and half of those who are tasked with caregiving — typically unpaid family members — report having no time for themselves, a new study indicates.
Caregiving Needs Double as End of Life Nears. Reliance on caregivers doubles as people near death, and half of those caregivers—typically unpaid family members—report having no time for themselves, a new study indicates. The research used a nationally representative sample of about 2,400 older adults in the United States.
TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) Reliance on caregivers doubles as people near death, and half of those caregivers typically unpaid family members report having no time for themselves, a new study indicates. The research used a nationally representative sample of about 2,400 older adults in the United States. Visit the post for more.
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My Nana has Alzheimer’s and it’s getting worse, she can’t remember our names, gets us confused, confuses time and good goodness she repeats and repeats over and over and over. In addition to that she’s complaining about everything as she is repeating, drives me crazy but I remain respectful and just go with it. If I say well no it was this not that, she then will start yelling at me and I am very sick of it! She has changed so much I don’t even know her anymore (tears) I tell myself everyday she can’t help it, it helps for most of the year. Yesterday I finally asked her why does it always have to be a battle with you, always the back n forth? I never speak to her like that I just could not take it anymore, I feel terrible especially since I slammed the door as I left her home. I never speak to her like that and in all the years with my grandmother I have never slammed a door at her home. I just wanna cry today.
The scope of my question is so narrow, it might qualify as tangential. Regarding constipation and poor dentition, since I puree my dad’s food in a blender, does it still have all the fiber? If I blenderize vegetables, for example, does he get the benefit of the fiber?
My Dad was diagnosed with late stage Alzheimer’s disease last November, and was just places in hospice care as of yesterday. The Memory Care facility where he’s staying says they’re saddened by how quickly the disease process has been progressing. It’s been particularly hard during the pandemic lockdowns. Thank you for this video! It helps me understand what my Dad has been going through, and what to expect as the hospice process begins. It’s an extremely heartbreaking disease.
It’s important to know about Delirium, as well. Each episode of Delirium can cause the Dementia to progress. Research how to prevent UTIs by using multi-pronged ‘best practice’ care.
Yes! Caregiving has made me a better person. I’m the sandwich generation, caring for both a small child and an aging parent. This role has made me step back and appreciate every single little moment of joy. And oftentimes I have to work hard to create these moments, but they are worth it. My daughter and I created the Give Back project where we document a monthly service project to help others in similar situations. This month, we are writing thank you letters. I’m thanking my hospice team, my daughter is thanking her grandmother. Next month, we will collect Baby Dolls and Blankets and deliver them to dementia patients to give them comfort. Anyone interested in donating should visit my channel!
A particularly beautiful music video about dementia from the incredible Irish artist, Laura Mulcahy. Really worth looking and listening. https://youtu.be/2rK4mQrJN24
My mother got to age 80 before dementia actually set in but it progressed quickly. for months we battled w her we thought she was going insane. we couldtn even control her. doctors couldnt either then we discovered thru a doctor a med called Citalopram. omg it was like turning off a faucet and so far so good. we have had to increase the dosage but it flattened her out and didnt change her persona and we are thrilled. its not expensive either and worksgreat.i understand it works by clearing the sticky substance that builds up in the brain w elder ly ppl so they can think straight. yea.. for us caregivers taking care of mom forever..
Garlic may doas much for your brain as it can do for your body by helping to protect you from age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia…. In addition, garlic has been found to improve many brain functions, such as memory, learning and mood. See Pubmed!!!!!!!!!!
Also, The latest studies on turmeric show that curcumin can cross the blood-brain barrier and has the potential to help clear these plaques. Again, see PUBMED!!!!!
Also, based on results in labtests, [6]-gingerol, [8]-gingerol and [6]-shogaol were found to be able to penetrate the BBB via passive diffusion, suggesting them to contribute to the positive effects of ginger extracts in the central nervous system.
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Lets get practical. Do this: Take a 3cm piece of aged spicy ginger root. blend it together in your favourite smoothy. Drink it immediately. Analize how you feel in your brain.
Now, take that same 3cm piece of ginger root and slowely chew it up. keep the juice in you mouth for as long as possible allowing the ginger chemicals to be absorped sublingually into your blood stream. These chemicals will reach your brain withing a minute! If you can stand the spicyness, you’ll feel an incredible sensation in your brain. Now this is the power of Sublingual Absorption! The power of Natural Antifungals and phytochemicals crossing the BLOOD BRAIN BARRIER.
Dimentia has completely took my grandma to an insane state and to the point where she is such a nuisance she wakes up in the middle of the night screaming about nonsense and I cannot sleep, she treats my mom like a personal servant and takes everything to the extreme she has peed 2 times on our carpets then denied it I just want her to pass quickly and so I can take the rest of my teenagehood back
I wouldn’t wish this most horrific disease on Satan himself…my Mom has vascular dementia…truly horrific!! When he talks about latter stage dementia..my Mom does all that, just us kids take care of her..thank God for internet..still doesn’t make it easier to deal with but at least gives me an understanding of what is happening…she refuses all meds so…Blessings to all who are going thru this including the patient!!
This is not helpful Dr., you’re lecturing. Those who are living with this person know a lot but knowing is not enough. We need ways to deal with this intractable, horrifying disease.
Very helpful. My 57 year old wife has both MS and advanced dementia, exhibiting many of the symptoms outlined in the presentation. I was already planning to meet her neuro this week to discuss palliative care. Steve Jones (Manchester, England)
My Nana has Alzheimer’s and it’s getting worse, she can’t remember our names, gets us confused, confuses time and good goodness she repeats and repeats over and over and over. In addition to that she’s complaining about everything as she is repeating, drives me crazy but I remain respectful and just go with it. If I say well no it was this not that, she then will start yelling at me and I am very sick of it! She has changed so much I don’t even know her anymore (tears) I tell myself everyday she can’t help it, it helps for most of the year. Yesterday I finally asked her why does it always have to be a battle with you, always the back n forth? I never speak to her like that I just could not take it anymore, I feel terrible especially since I slammed the door as I left her home. I never speak to her like that and in all the years with my grandmother I have never slammed a door at her home. I just wanna cry today.
I have never considered myself to be a victim….but I am am A VICTIM. pretty close to suicidal….talk to my therapist regularly.
The scope of my question is so narrow, it might qualify as tangential. Regarding constipation and poor dentition, since I puree my dad’s food in a blender, does it still have all the fiber? If I blenderize vegetables, for example, does he get the benefit of the fiber?
My Dad was diagnosed with late stage Alzheimer’s disease last November, and was just places in hospice care as of yesterday. The Memory Care facility where he’s staying says they’re saddened by how quickly the disease process has been progressing. It’s been particularly hard during the pandemic lockdowns. Thank you for this video! It helps me understand what my Dad has been going through, and what to expect as the hospice process begins. It’s an extremely heartbreaking disease.
It’s important to know about Delirium, as well. Each episode of Delirium
can cause the Dementia to progress. Research how to prevent UTIs by using multi-pronged ‘best practice’ care.
Yes! Caregiving has made me a better person. I’m the sandwich generation, caring for both a small child and an aging parent. This role has made me step back and appreciate every single little moment of joy. And oftentimes I have to work hard to create these moments, but they are worth it. My daughter and I created the Give Back project where we document a monthly service project to help others in similar situations. This month, we are writing thank you letters. I’m thanking my hospice team, my daughter is thanking her grandmother. Next month, we will collect Baby Dolls and Blankets and deliver them to dementia patients to give them comfort. Anyone interested in donating should visit my channel!
A particularly beautiful music video about dementia from the incredible Irish artist, Laura Mulcahy. Really worth looking and listening.
https://youtu.be/2rK4mQrJN24
My mother got to age 80 before dementia actually set in but it progressed quickly. for months we battled w her we thought she was going insane. we couldtn even control her. doctors couldnt either then we discovered thru a doctor a med called Citalopram. omg it was like turning off a faucet and so far so good. we have had to increase the dosage but it flattened her out and didnt change her persona and we are thrilled. its not expensive either and worksgreat.i understand it works by clearing the sticky substance that builds up in the brain w elder ly ppl so they can think straight. yea.. for us caregivers taking care of mom forever..
Thank you, Dr. Tan. Lots of helpful information here. My wife has mid-stage FTD so I need to be mentally prepared for what’s to come.
Garlic may doas much for your brain as it can do for your body by helping to protect you from age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia…. In addition, garlic has been found to improve many brain functions, such as memory, learning and mood. See Pubmed!!!!!!!!!!
Also, The latest studies on turmeric show that curcumin can cross the blood-brain barrier and has the potential to help clear these plaques. Again, see PUBMED!!!!!
Also, based on results in labtests, [6]-gingerol, [8]-gingerol and [6]-shogaol were found to be able to penetrate the BBB via passive diffusion, suggesting them to contribute to the positive effects of ginger extracts in the central nervous system.
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Lets get practical. Do this: Take a 3cm piece of aged spicy ginger root. blend it together in your favourite smoothy. Drink it immediately. Analize how you feel in your brain.
Now, take that same 3cm piece of ginger root and slowely chew it up. keep the juice in you mouth for as long as possible allowing the ginger chemicals to be absorped sublingually into your blood stream. These chemicals will reach your brain withing a minute! If you can stand the spicyness, you’ll feel an incredible sensation in your brain. Now this is the power of Sublingual Absorption! The power of Natural Antifungals and phytochemicals crossing the BLOOD BRAIN BARRIER.
You’re welcome!
Dimentia has completely took my grandma to an insane state and to the point where she is such a nuisance she wakes up in the middle of the night screaming about nonsense and I cannot sleep, she treats my mom like a personal servant and takes everything to the extreme she has peed 2 times on our carpets then denied it I just want her to pass quickly and so I can take the rest of my teenagehood back
I wouldn’t wish this most horrific disease on Satan himself…my Mom has vascular dementia…truly horrific!! When he talks about latter stage dementia..my Mom does all that, just us kids take care of her..thank God for internet..still doesn’t make it easier to deal with but at least gives me an understanding of what is happening…she refuses all meds so…Blessings to all who are going thru this including the patient!!
This is not helpful Dr., you’re lecturing. Those who are living with this person know a lot but knowing is not enough. We need ways to deal with this intractable, horrifying disease.
Very helpful. My 57 year old wife has both MS and advanced dementia, exhibiting many of the symptoms outlined in the presentation. I was already planning to meet her neuro this week to discuss palliative care. Steve Jones (Manchester, England)